NOT LISTED FOR SALE

48 Buttonwood Ln Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $4,229,171 - $5,250,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,209 Sq Ft
$657/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2022

Last sale price $3,700,000 $513 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,546/month

214 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Ox Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of February 2022

This extraordinary 1930s, 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath colonial on 1.7 flat acres in the heart of Darien has it all. With stunning millwork and custom architectural details throughout, this sophisticated and superbly renovated home features a sun-filled eat-in chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances, spacious formal living room with fireplace, elegant dining room with bay window, sunroom with 12' ceilings with wall to wall windows and a Chesney limestone fireplace and exquisite library with fireplace and wet bar. The separate guest suite with dramatic 23'x26' great room with beamed cathedral ceilings and custom mudroom is a must see. Ideal for entertaining inside and out with covered porch, pool, professionally landscaped gardens and custom wine cellar. Minutes to Cherry Lawn Park, nature center, train and schools. A true treasure!

Last Listed By

Allison Lister Boeckmann

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0793132 Listed on: 04/20/2021

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,209 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ox Ridge Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Please see listing broker for exclusion list

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,482

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7209
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 7209
  • Total Sq Ft: 7209
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Exclusions: Please see listing broker for exclusion list
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7209
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 03/05/2021
  • Directions: Mansfield Road or Brookside Road to Buttonwood Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 48

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.7980
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 31482
  • Total Assessed Value: 1869490
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.840
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 103949

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ox Ridge
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2021
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Holt H Winston H and Holt Jennifer T
Bought by
Daniels Christopher J and Siegel Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Allison Lister Boeckmann
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Donzeiser
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-7.38%
Total Days on Market
214
Current Estimated Value
$4,739,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,039,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$2,960,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,779,721
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,959,336

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Daniels Christopher J $3,700,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Daniels Christopher J $2,960,000
Previous Owner Handley Stephen $500,000
Previous Owner Handley Stephen $750,000
Previous Owner Handley Stephen $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $3,700,000 -7.4% $513 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2021 09/03/21 For Sale $3,995,000 +8.0% $554 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Off Market $3,700,000 -- --
05/31/2021 05/31/21 Price Changed $3,995,000 -2.4% $554 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 For Sale $4,095,000 -- $568 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $36,230 $2,466,310 $910,980 $1,555,330
2023 $32,922 $1,869,490 $650,720 $1,218,770
2022 $32,211 $1,869,490 $650,720 $1,218,770
2021 $31,482 $1,869,490 $650,720 $1,218,770
2020 $30,585 $1,869,490 $650,720 $1,218,770
2019 $30,791 $1,869,490 $650,720 $1,218,770
2018 $30,817 $1,916,460 $756,560 $1,159,900
2017 $30,970 $1,916,460 $756,560 $1,159,900
2016 $30,223 $1,916,460 $756,560 $1,159,900
2015 $29,418 $1,916,460 $756,560 $1,159,900
2014 $28,766 $1,916,460 $756,560 $1,159,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170377724

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000010-000000-000047